Free License Exams
Hamvention continues to be the place to get your first license or upgrade to a new license class.
Free license exams will be given across the street from Hamvention at Memorial United Presbyterian Church, 343 West Ankeney Mill Rd.
Testing for all license classes will be available on Friday, May 17th and on Saturday, May 18th.
Hours for testing both days will be 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be no testing on Sunday.
Free shuttle vans are provided from the Hamvention site to the testing location and back. Shuttles will pick up and drop off at the main Hamvention gate.
Exams will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no pre-registration. Large print exams will be available at all test sessions as will assistance for those who may have special needs. All are encouraged to come and take a test.
Each applicant must have the following:
***Due to recent changes by the FCC it is very important that new license applicants obtain an FRN before arriving to test. Failure to do so will delay being able to test***
- An FCC Registration number (FRN). An FRN may be obtained by visiting the FCC at https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/
- From this page click on the REGISTER button and follow the instructions to create a username account. Once you have created a username account you will receive an email from the FCC with a link to confirm the account and apply for an FRN. Be sure to copy down the FRN number you are issued and bring it with you to the testing location.
- The original and a copy of any CSCE or other paperwork (expired licenses, FCC letters, etc.) being submitted for element credit.
- A valid email address (FCC requirement)
- Identification can be one of the following
- a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, CAC)
- a non-government issued photo ID (e.g. student ID)
- a non-photo ID (e. g. birth certificate)
Applicants may wish to bring a basic calculator for use during the exam as we have a limited number of basic calculators to loan. Use of smartphones and programmable calculators is prohibited.
Already licensed? Consider volunteering with Hamvention License Exams. We are always in need of talented Hams to join our team of Volunteer Examiners.
Contact us at exams@hamvention.org
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Dave Casler /KE0OG Amateur Radio Tutorial
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Dan Romanchik /KB6NU No Nonsense Technician Study Guide
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QRZ.com
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HamExam.org Amateur Radio Practice Exams
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